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Posted: Nov/07/2006 12:30 AM PST
I live in California and need to plant groundcover for a slope in my backyard. I am looking for a ground cover that does not get too tall, stays green and does not flower. Is there any ice plant that do not flower? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you |
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Posted: Nov/07/2006 12:20 PM PST
Hi RAA and welcome to GG I think all Ice Plant is blooming , I live on the other coast and we can't grow Ice Plant here --I really love it . Why don't you want the Blooms? What is the light conditions on the slope, if you are in shade you can try pachysandra or ivy , or if you don't mind tiny flowers you can do a periwinkle vine that grows fast. swindyi |
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Posted: Nov/07/2006 12:33 PM PST
The slope is full sun. The reason we don't want flowers is because of Bees. The slope is about 6 feet from our pool and the bees scare our kids. We had ice plant and tore it up after we got the pool and the bees were always around. We have thought about Ivy, but heard that it is a haven for Mice. We don't want mice LOL. Thanks in advance for the help. Someone on another board suggested Ferns. Would this be a good choice? Thank you |
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Posted: Nov/07/2006 3:43 PM PST
Hello Radio and Welcome, I live in California too. I would never do Ivy, it is a haven for critters. And with Ice Plant you do get bee's. I like the Vinca family. It has little purple flowers and it grows very fast. Are you trying to hold the soil on the slope as well? I would go to the local Nursery and see what they have in the flat's and maybe something will look better than all the rest to you. Where do you live in Cali? |
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Posted: Nov/07/2006 6:40 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by radioactiveape Someone on another board suggested Ferns. Would this be a good choice?Thank you Ferns are typically low light/high humidity plants. A sunny slope is about as far away from what they want as it gets. If it is primarily bees that concern you you can consider any number of low growing sedums. Fast to multiply and fill in, require no care and while they generally do bloom, I haven't noticed those blooms being particularly attractive to bees or anything else. |
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Posted: Nov/08/2006 12:02 AM PST
Are you familiar with asiatic jasmine. I planted some in a sunny spot two years ago and since established it has been fairly low maintenance. I have trimmed it a few times to contain it to an area. No blooms - just good shiny green foliage. |
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Posted: Nov/08/2006 12:52 AM PST
i like Ron's suggestion. the creeping thymes spread quickly, too. |
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Posted: Nov/08/2006 4:09 AM PST
Thank you for all the suggestions. I mentioned that it was on a slope, but it is behind about a 5 foot retaining wall, mowing would be a problem. The asiatic jasmine seemed to be perfect, but after researching it looks to be too much upkeep. What I am looking for is ground cover for my slope that does not flower or attract bees and is green in color. Preferring very low upkeep as it is a chore to get over the retaining wall. I am researching all of the suggestions I get here and want to thank everyone for their input. Thank you. |
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Posted: Nov/08/2006 4:36 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by pacificstar Hello Radio and Welcome,I live in California too. I would never do Ivy, it is a haven for critters. And with Ice Plant you do get bee's. I like the Vinca family. It has little purple flowers and it grows very fast. Are you trying to hold the soil on the slope as well? I would go to the local Nursery and see what they have in the flat's and maybe something will look better than all the rest to you. Where do you live in Cali? I live in Chula Vista California. I just put in a pool and want to re-do our slope. The ice plant that was used just attracted too many bees. I am looking for fast growing green ground cover that does not attract bees. I would like to plant the ground cover before it starts raining and is becoming difficult to pin point what the best option would be. |
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Posted: Nov/08/2006 6:26 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by fozbot3 i like Ron's suggestion. the creeping thymes spread quickly, too.I was looking at the Woolly Thyme. This ground cover seems like it could be the answer I am looking for. Rarely flowers and low maintenance. Does anyone have any experience with these? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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